Redskin onion facts for kids
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The Allium haematochiton is a type of wild onion found in North America. People often call it the redskin onion because of its colorful bulbs. This plant grows naturally in northern Baja California, Sonora, and southern California, reaching as far north as Kern County. You can find it growing on the sides of hills and mountains, especially in places like the Peninsular Ranges, Transverse Ranges, and the southern California Coast Ranges.
About the Redskin Onion
The redskin onion has a small underground stem called a rhizome. This rhizome is connected to groups of bright red bulbs, which look a bit like tiny onions.
From these bulbs, several smooth green stems grow upwards. Each stem usually has a few leaves that might look a bit curled or dried.
Flowers and How They Look
At the top of each stem, you'll find a cluster of several flowers. Each flower sits on a short stalk called a pedicel.
The flowers are small, less than a centimeter wide. They can be white or pinkish, and each petal has a dark line down its middle. Inside the flower, there are six strong stamens (the parts that make pollen) surrounding a white or pink ovary (the part that will become the seed).
See also
In Spanish: Allium haematochiton para niños
